1000+ images about Iowa (#29) 12-28-1846 on Pinterest | Goldfinch, Seals and Flags Forward Iowa State Capitol,capital city, Des Moines. The commanding feature is the central towering dome constructed of iron and brick covered with 23 carat gold. The gold leafing was replaced in 1964-1965 at a cost of $79,938.The dome is surmounted by a lookout lantern that may be reached by long and winding stairs, that is 275 feet above the ground floor. The rotunda beneath the dome is 67 feet in diameter. Four smaller domes of simple design rise from the four corners of the Capitol. See More Iowa - U.S. States - HISTORY.com Motto: Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain Tree: Oak Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Interesting Facts A culture known as the Effigy Moundbuilders inhabited northeastern Iowa between 1400 and 750 B.C.

The more than 200 mounds of earth that remain within Effigy Mounds National Monument—several shaped like animals such as bears, birds and bison—were believed to have been used for ceremonial purposes or to track celestial events. Sergeant Charles Floyd was the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die during the Lewis and Clark expedition exploring the unchartered West. On August 20, 1804, he succumbed to infection caused by a ruptured appendix. A 100-foot obelisk marks his final resting place in Sioux City. When the Winnebago Indians were forced to leave their homeland in Wisconsin in 1840, the U.S. government offered the tribe protection on their new temporary land in Iowa from other tribes and illegal settlers. Completed in 1842, Fort Atkinson was the only fort built by the United States to protect one Indian tribe from another. Since 1972, Iowa has kicked off the presidential primary process by holding the nation’s first caucuses.

When a largely unknown Jimmy Carter became the frontrunner in the 1976 Democratic caucus, the national attention he received ultimately helped him to win the presidency—and solidified the importance of the Iowa caucuses. Iowa is the largest producer of corn in the United States. In 2011, famers harvested more than 2.3 billion bushels. Tags Major Rivers: Mississippi River, Des Moines River, Missouri River, Cedar River, Iowa River Major Lakes: Lake Red Rock Highest Point: Hawkeye Point 1,671 feet above sea level State Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain. State Bird: Eastern goldfinch aka American goldfinch State Amphibian: North American bullfrog State Fish: Channel catfish State Flower: Wild prairie rose State Gemstone: Quartz Geode Eslgold.com Information about Other States The State of Iowa is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. It is the 29th state of the United States, having joined the Union on December 28, 1846. The state is named for the Ioway people, a Siouan tribe of Native Americans that formerly lived there.

It is officially known as the "Hawkeye State" and unofficially known as the "Tall Corn State". The Mississippi River separates Iowa from Illinois and Wisconsin to form the eastern boundary of the state. The Missouri River on the west edge of the state forms the boundary for Nebraska (with the exception of Carter Lake).[3] The Big Sioux River in the northwest corner of the state forms the North/South boundary with South Dakota. To the north lies Minnesota and to the south lies Missouri. There are several natural lakes in the state, most notably Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake in northwest Iowa (see Iowa Great Lakes). Man-made lakes include Lake Odessa, Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock, Coralville Lake, Lake MacBride and Rathbun Lake. Iowa's natural vegetation is the Tallgrass prairie and Savanna while the topography of the state is gently rolling plains. Loess hills lie along the western border of the state, some of which are several hundred feet thick.[4] In the northeast, along the Mississippi River, is a section of the Driftless Zone, which in Iowa consists of low rugged hills covered with conifers—a landscape not usually associated with this state.

The point of lowest elevation is Keokuk in southeastern Iowa, at 480 feet (146 m). The point of highest elevation, at 1,670 feet (509 m), is Hawkeye Point, located in a feedlot north of Sibley in northwest Iowa. The mean elevation of the state is 1,099 feet (335 m). Considering the size of the state at 56,271 square miles (145,743 km²), there is very little elevation difference. Iowa has 99 counties. The state capital, Des Moines , is located in Polk County (#60). Iowa has the highest average radon concentrations in the nation due to significant glaciation that ground the granitic rocks from the Canadian Shield and deposited it as soils making up the rich Iowa farmland.[5] Many cities within the state, such as Iowa City have passed requirements for radon resistant construction in all new homes. *Information and picture from Wikipedia.org . Arkansas DJ's, Conway DJ's, Conway Entertainment State of Iowa - IA Iowa is a Midwest state of the United States.

It is the 29th state of the United States, having joined the Union on December 28, 1846. The official name of the state is the "State of Iowa". The state is named for the Native American Iowa people. Geography Iowa map Iowa counties See List of counties in Iowa, List of cities in Iowa, List of townships in Iowa and List of Iowa rivers Iowa is bordered by Minnesota on the north; Nebraska and South Dakota on the west; Missouri on the south; and Wisconsin and Illinois on the east. The Mississippi River forms the eastern boundary of the state. The boundary along the west is formed by the Missouri River south of Sioux City and by the Big Sioux River north of Sioux City. There are several natural lakes in the state, most notably Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake in northwest Iowa (see Iowa Great Lakes). Man-made lakes include Lake Odessa, Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock, and Rathbun Lake. The topography of the state is gently rolling plains. Loess hills lie along the western border of the state. Some of these are several hundred feet thick.

In the northeast, along the Mississippi River, is a section of the Driftless Zone, which in Iowa consists of low rugged hills covered with conifers—a landscape not usually associated with this state. The point of lowest elevation is Keokuk in southeastern Iowa, at 480 feet (146 m). The point of highest elevation, at 1,670 feet (509 m), is Hawkeye Point, located in a feedlot north of Sibley in northwest Iowa. The mean elevation of the state is 1,099 feet (335 m). Considering the size of the state at 56,271 square miles (145,743 km²), there is very little elevation difference. Iowa has 9 9 counties. The state capital, Des Moines, is located in Polk County (#60). Areas controlled and protected by the National Park Service include: Effigy Mounds National Monument near Harpers Ferry Herbert Hoover National Historical Site in West Branch Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail Climate Bales of hay on a farm near Ames, Iowa.Iowa experiences a continental climate with extremes of both heat and cold.

The average annual temperature at Des Moines is 50.0 °F (10.0 °C); for some locations in the north the figure is under 45 °F, while Keokuk, on the Mississippi River, averages 52.1 °F. Winters are brisk and snowfall common, the capital receiving an average of 36.3 inches per season. Spring ushers in the beginning of the severe weather season, as well as bringing increased precipitation and warming temperatures. The Iowan summer is known for heat and humidity, with daytime temperatures sometimes exceeding 100 °F (37.8 °C). Iowa averages about 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year.. Some of these thunderstorrms can be severe with high winds and hail. The state has a moderately high risk of tornadic activity with, on average, 37 tornadoes per year. .[2] History Main article: History of Iowa. Highlights: This article or section does not cite its references or sources. You can help Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. The first Europeans to explore Iowa were French citizens following the Suix and Fox Indians.

At first, due to a lack of trees, Iowa was believed to not be able to support agriculture. Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette are believed to be the first European explorers to visit Iowa. They described Iowa as lush, green, and fertile. Iowa has been home to approximately 17 different Native American tribes. Today, only the Meskwaki tribe remains. The first American settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833. Primarily, they were families from Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. During the 1835 Dragoon expedition to map and survey central Iowa, many dragoons got lost in prairie grass which was over their heads even on horseback. The map maker was Albert Lee, who is the namesake for Albert Lee, Minnesota. One of the commanders was Nathan Boone, the youngest son of Daniel Boone. Iowa became the 29th state in the union on December 28, 1846. The Chicago and North Western Railway reached Council Bluffs in 1867. Council Bluffs was designated the eastern terminus for the Union Pacific Railroad. The completion of five major railroads across Iowa brought major economic changes as well as travel opportunities.

During the American Civil War, more than 75,000 Iowans participated in the war, 13,001 of whom died (mostly by disease). Iowa had a higher percentage of soldiers serve in the Civil War, per capita, than any other state in the Union, with nearly 60% of eligible males serving. Among many cases in point would be Isaac S. Struble of Plymouth County, Congressman from 1883-1891. Iowa saw a large increase in farming of beef, corn, and pork during World War I, but farmers saw economic hardships after the war. These hardships were the result of the removal of war-time farm subsidies. Total recovery did not occur until the 1940s. The Farm Crisis of the 1980's saw a major decline of family farms in Iowa and around the Midwest, and it was marked by a sharp drop in the state's rural population. Although Iowa's primary industry is agriculture, it also produces refrigerators, washing machines, fountain pens, farm implements, and food products that are shipped around the world. Iowa is also a major producer of ethanol and biodiesel.

As of 2006, Iowa is the only Midwestern state to have a growing/expanding economy. Iowa has the 3rd largest wind power economy, after California and Texas. References Bergman, Marvin, ed. Iowa History Reader (1996) essays by scholars. Ross, Earl D. Iowa Agriculture: An Historical Survey (1951) Sage, Leland. A History of Iowa (1974) Schwieder, Dorothy. Iowa: The Middle Land (1996) excellent scholarly history Wall, Joseph Frazier. Iowa: A Bicentennial History (1978) Demographics Iowa Population Density MapHistorical populations Census Pop.

%± 1990 2,776,755 -5% 2000 2,926,324 5% As of 2005, Iowa has an estimated population of 2,966,334, which is an increase of 13,430, or 0.5%, from the prior year and an increase of 39,952, or 1.4%, since the year 2000. This includes a natural increase since the last census of 53,706 people (that is 197,163 births minus 143,457 deaths) and a decrease due to net migration of 11,754 people out of the state. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 29,386 people, while migration within the country produced a net loss of 41,140 people.

Demographics of Iowa (csv) By race White Black AIAN Asian NHPI AIAN is American Indian or Alaskan Native - NHPI is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2000 (total population) 96.14% 2.51% 0.63% 1.48% 0.08% 2000 (hispanic only) 2.68% 0.08% 0.08% 0.03% 0.01% 2005 (total population) 95.79% 2.79% 0.61% 1.67% 0.08% 2005 (hispanic only) 3.48% 0.13% 0.09% 0.03% 0.01% Growth 2000-2005 (total population) 1.01% 12.55% -2.70% 14.41% 1.01% Growth 2000-2005 (non-h

ispanic only) 0.12% 11.13% -5.68% 14.14% 0.05% Growth 2000-2005 (hispanic only) 31.91% 53.85% 19.33% 29.51% 7.14% According to the U.S.

Census Bureau, as of 2004, Iowa's population included about 97,000 foreign-born (3.3%). Iowans are mostly of Northern European origin. The seven largest ancestry groups in Iowa are: German (35.7%), Irish (13.5%), English (9.5%), American (6.6%), Norwegian (5.7%), Dutch (4.6%) and Swedish (3.3%) 6.4% of Iowa's population were reported as under the age of five, 25.1% under 18, and 14.9% were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 50.9% of the population. Rural flight Iowa, in common with other Midwestern states (especially Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota), is feeling the brunt of falling populations. 89% of the total number of cities in those states have fewer than 3,000 people; hundreds have fewer than 1,000. Between 1996 and 2004, almost half a million people, nearly half with college degrees, left the six states.

"Rural flight", as it is called, has led to offers of free land and tax breaks as enticements to newcomers. Religion Most Iowans are Protestant Christians, with Lutheranism being the largest single Protestant denomination, followed by Methodist. The state has the second largest population of Reformed Christians, both RCA and CRC. The religious affiliations of the people of Iowa are: Christian – 74% [citation needed] Did not answer – 5% Economy Iowa state quarter by Grant WoodThe state's total gross state product for 2003 was US$103 billion. Its per capita income for 2003 was US$28,340. Iowa's main agricultural outputs are hogs, corn, soybeans, oats, cattle and dairy products. Its industrial outputs are food processing, machinery, electric equipment, chemical products, publishing and primary metals. Iowa produces the nation's largest amount of ethanol. Des Moines also serves as a center for the insurance industry. Iowa imposes taxes on net state income of individuals and estates and trusts. There are currently nine income tax brackets, ranging from 0.36% to 8.98%.

The state sales tax rate is 5%.[3] Iowa has two local option sales taxes that may be imposed by counties after an election at which the majority of voters favors the tax. They are in addition to the 5% state sales tax. The regular local option tax is imposed on the gross receipts from sales of tangible personal property. It usually remains in effect until it is repealed, but the ordinance may include a sunset clause. The school infrastructure local option tax is automatically repealed 10 years after it is imposed, unless the ballot imposes a shorter time frame.[3] Property tax is levied on the taxable value of real property, that is, mostly land, buildings, structures, and other improvements that are constructed on or in the land, attached to the land or placed upon a foundation. Typical improvements include a building, house or mobile home, fences, and paving. The following five classes of real property are evaluated: residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial and utilities/railroad (which is assessed at the state level). Homeowners pay less than half of the property tax collected each year in Iowa. Farmers pay 21%, and businesses and industry, a total of 23%.

Utility companies, including railroads, pay 10%. Iowa has more than 2,000 taxing authorities. Most property is taxed by more than one taxing authority. The tax rate differs in each locality and is a composite of county, city or rural township, school district and special levies. Transportation These are the interstate highways that go through Iowa: 29, 35, 74, 80, 129, 235, 280, 380, 480, 680 US highways These are the United States highways that go through Iowa: 6, 18, 20, 30, 34, 52, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 77, 136, 151, 169, 218, 275 Law and government The current Governor is Tom Vilsack (Democrat) The two U.S.

Senators: Tom Latham (R) Leonard Boswell (D) The Code of Iowa contains the statutory laws of the State of Iowa. The Iowa Legislative Service Bureau is a non-partisan governmental agency that is responsible for organizing, updating and publishing the Iowa Code. The Iowa Code is republished in full in odd years (i.e., 1999, 2001, 2003, etc..) and is supplemented in even years. Iowa has a liberal populist tradition, but now is fairly evenly divided between the two major political parties. The state supported Democrats in the presidential contests from 1988 through 2000. It was one of only two states that supported Democrat Al Gore that switched to supporting George W. Bush in 2004. President Bush narrowly won the state's 7 electoral votes by a margin of 0.7 percentage points with 49.9% of the vote. Democratic strength is concentrated in the eastern region of the state and in Des Moines. Iowa is an alcohol monopoly or Alcoholic beverage control state.

Governors of Iowa, Iowa General Assembly, and Iowa State Capitol Iowa Presidential caucus The state gets considerable attention every four years because it holds the first presidential caucus, a gathering of voters to select delegates to the state convention. Along with the New Hampshire primary a week later, it has become the starting gun for choosing the two major-party candidates for president. The caucus, held in January of the election year, involves people gathering in homes or public places and choosing their candidate, rather than casting secret ballots, as is done in a primary election. The national and international media give Iowa (and New Hampshire) about half of all the attention accorded the national candidate selection process, which gives the voters enormous leverage. Some candidates decide to skip the Iowa caucus, especially those who oppose ethanol subsidies, and use their resources in other early states such as New Hampshire and South Carolina. Those who enter the caucus race often expend enormous effort to reach voters in each of Iowa's 99 counties. U.S.

senators from Iowa Survey post defining the northeastern corner of Iowa, placed in 1849.List of United States Senators who have represented Iowa: Seat 1 Senator Took Office Left Office Party Chuck Grassley 1981 present Republican John Culver 1975 1981 Democrat Harold E. Hughes 1969 1975 Democrat Bourke B. Hickenlooper 1945 1969 Republican Guy M. Gillette 1936 1945 Democrat Richard Louis Murphy 1933 1936 Democrat Smith W. Brookhart 1927 1933 Republican David W. Stewart 1926 1927 Republican Albert B. Cummins 1908 1926 Republican William B. Allison 1873 1908 Republican James Harlan 1867 1873 Republican Samuel J. Kirkwood 1865 1867 Republican James Harlan 1855 1865 Free Soil and Republican Augustus C.

Dodge 1848 1855 Democrat Capitol in 2003 after regildingSeat 2 Senator Took Office Left Office Party Tom Harkin 1985 present Democrat Roger Jepsen 1979 1985 Republican Dick Clark 1973 1979 Democrat Jack R. Miller 1961 1973 Republican Thomas E. Martin 1955 1961 Republican Guy M. Gillette 1949 1955 Democrat George A. Wilson 1943 1949 Republican Clyde L. Herring 1937 1943 Democrat L.J. Dickinson 1931 1937 Republican Daniel F. Steck 1926 1931 Democrat Smith W. Brookhart 1922 1926 Republican Charles A. Rawson 1922 1922 Democrat William S. Kenyon 1911 1922 Republican Lafayette Young 1910 1911 Democrat Jonathan P.

Dolliver 1900 1910 Republican John H. Gear 1895 1900 Republican James F. Wilson 1883 1895 Republican James W. McDill 1881 1883 Republican Samuel J. Kirkwood 1877 1881 Republican George G. Wright 1871 1877 Republican James B. Howell 1870 1871 Republican James W. Grimes 1859 1869 Republican George W. Jones 1848 1859 Democrat Important cities and towns Main article: List of cities in Iowa Population figures are given in parentheses and are based on 2005 estimates [2], except for those marked with *, which are special census figures from 2005. Metropolitan Statistical Area figures are 2005 estimates [3]. Population > 100,000 (metropolitan area) Des Moines (194,163/MSA 522,454), state capital, and home to Drake University.

Cedar Rapids (123,119/MSA 246,412) Davenport (98,845/MSA 376,309), home of Saint Ambrose University, largest of the Quad Cities Sioux City (83,148/MSA 142,571) Iowa City (62,887/MSA 138,524), home of the University of Iowa Council Bluffs (59,568/MSA 813,170), part of Omaha, Nebraska metropolitan area Population > 10,000 Dubuque (57,798/MSA 91,631), college town, manufacturing center, river port West Des Moines (52,768), suburb of Des Moines and insurance center Ames (52,263/MSA 79,952), home of Iowa State University Cedar Falls (36,471), home of the University of Northern Iowa and part of the Waterloo metropolitan area Ankeny (*36,161), suburb of Des Moines Urbandale (*

35,904), suburb of Des Moines Bettendorf (31,890), part of the Quad Cities Marion (30,233), suburb of Cedar Rapids Mason City (27,909), city known for cement manufacturing Clinton (27,086), industrial river town Marshalltown (25,977), home of Iowa Veterans Home, known for furnace and valve manufacturing Fort Dodge (25,493), known for mining and veterinary pharmaceuticals Burlington (25,436), industrial river town Ottumwa (24,798), industrial river town Muscatine (22,757), location of many chemical plants Coralville (17,811), suburb of Iowa City Newton (15,696), former home of the Maytag Corporation's headquarters prior to the Whirlpool Corporation buyout Indianola (*14,156), home of National Balloon Museum and Simpson College Clive (13,851), suburb of Des Moines Johnston (*13,596), suburb of Des Moines Altoona (*13,301), suburb of Des Moines Boone (12,83

1), an important hub for the Union Pacific Railroad Spencer (11,117) Fort Madison (11,048) home of the Iowa State Penitentiary Oskaloosa (11,026), home of William Penn University Keokuk (10,762), river port in extreme southeast Pella (10,291), Pella Windows headquarters, Central College, Wyatt Earp's childhood home, Tulip Fest Carroll (10,047) Education Iowa has historically placed a strong emphasis on education, which is shown in standardized testing scores.

In 2003, Iowa had the second highest average SAT scores by state, and tied for second highest average ACT scores in states where more than 20% of graduates were tested. The national office of ACT is in Iowa City, and the ITBS and ITED testing programs used in many states are provided by the University of Iowa. An overhaul of the current education system is being discussed. One of the suggested ideas is switching from 180 days to a year-round school system. [4] State universities The Minor League soccer teams are: Des Moines Menace (USL Premier Development League; amateur) Miscellaneous topics Famous Iowans The following is an alphabetical list of famous people born in Iowa (who don't necessarily live in Iowa) as well as famous Iowans in general. Name Occupation Description Tom Arnold Film actor Born in Ottumwa on 6 March 1959. Buffalo Bill Buffalo Hunter; Entertainer; Pony Express Rider Born William Frederick Cody near Le Claire on February 26, 1846. Bill Bryson Popular writer of travel books Born in Des Moines in 1951.

Norman Ernest Borlaug Nobel Peace Prize laureate Born near Cresco on March 25, 1914. Johnny Carson Comedian Born in Corning on 23 October 1925. Christian Clemenson American Actor Born in Humboldt, Iowa on November 11, 1959 Mamie Eisenhower Wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower Born in Boone in 1896. Bob Feller Major League Baseball Player; Hall of Famer Pitched 3 no-hitters for the Cleveland Indians, Born near Van Meter on November 3, 1918. Hayden Fry College football coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes Coached into national prominence with several Rose Bowl Game appearances and high national rankings throughout his tenure. George Gallup American statistician; inventor of the Gallup poll Born in Jefferson in 1901. Frank Gotch Professional wrestler; world heavyweight champion Born south of Humboldt in 1878. Chad Hennings American football player and US Air Force officer Born in Elberon on October 20, 1965. Herbert Hoover 31st President of the United States Born in West Branch in 1874.

He is also buried there. Lou Henry Hoover Wife of President Herbert Hoover Born in Waterloo, Iowa. Ashton Kutcher Film and television actor Born in Cedar Rapids on February 7, 1978. William D. Leahy Five star admiral Born in Hampton on May 6, 1875. Ron Livingston Film and television actor Born in Cedar Rapids on June 5, 1968. Frederick L. Maytag Maytag founder Lived his childhood years near Laurel. Robert Millikan Physicist Measured the charge of the electron, spent part of his childhood in Maquoketa. Kate Mulgrew Actress A film and television actress born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 29, 1955. Charles Murray American policy writer Best known for being the co-author of the controversial best seller, The Bell Curve. Born in Newton, Iowa on January 8, 1943. Nancy Price Author of Sleeping with the Enemy Former Professor at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Harry Reasoner Journalist Born 17 Apr 1923 at Dakota City, Iowa Donna Reed Actress Born as Donna Belle Mullenger January 27, 1921 on a farm near Denison, Iowa George Reeves Actor Born January 5, 1914, best known for playing the role of Superman on the television series in the 1950s. Reggie Roby NFL Punter Born in Waterloo played college football at University of Iowa. Sage Rosenfels NFL quarterback Born in Maquoketa in 1978 and played college football at Iowa State University. Brandon Routh Film and television actor Born in Des Moines on October 09, 1979 Slipknot Alternative metal/nu metal band Formed in Des Moines. Mark Steines Co-host of Entertainment Tonight Alumnus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Sullivan brothers Deaths brought about the military's Sole Survivor Policy Died together on the USS Juneau during the Battle of Guadalcanal, were born in Waterloo. Billy Sunday a professional baseball player; evangelist Born in Bina in 1862 and lived in Glenwood, Nevada, and Ames.

James Van Allen Scientist Born in Mount Pleasant in 1914. Henry A. Wallace 33rd Vice President of the United States Born in Orient, Iowa in 1888; died in Danbury, Connecticut in 1965 Robert James Waller Author of The Bridges of Madison County Former Professor of Business at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Brian Wansink Author of Mindless Eating Born in 1960 in Sioux City, Iowa and alumnus of Drake University (M.A.). Professor at Cornell University. Grant Wood Artist Known mostly for his painting American Gothic, was born in Anamosa on 13 February 1891. Wright Brothers Lived for a short time in Cedar Rapids while their father was posted there as a bishop with the Church of the Brethren. Kurt Warner American football player Born in 1971 in Burlington. Alumnus of the University of Northern Iowa. John Wayne Film actor Born as Marion Morrison in Winterset in 1907.

Meredith Willson Broadway composer/lyricist: The Music Man, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Here's Love Born on May 18 1902 in Mason City. The Music Man is based partly on Willson's own childhood and is his tribute to the State of Iowa. Elijah Wood Film actor Born in Cedar Rapids on January 28, 1981. Animals Some of the wild animals that can be found in Iowa: White-tailed deer Custom Flags - Custom Flags Manufacturer - Custom Flags Maker HawkEye State Hawkeye State is the official name of Iowa, though it is also known as "the tall corn state." A state located in the Mid-western region of the United States of America, it was named after the Ioway people of the Siouan tribe of Native Americans, the original settlers of the locality. It is the 29th state of the Union having joined on December 28, 1848. As a state it has its own emblem, the State Flag of Iowa composed of three vertical stripes of blue, white and red, a reflection of the state's history having been a part of the French Louisiana Territory.

The central white stripe is wider and the design is symmetrical, a design arrangement that classifies the state flag as a Canadian pale. An image of the bald eagle is placed at the center of the white stripe that carries a long ribbon with the inscription "our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain," a phrase taken from the state seal. While the word Iowa is placed directly in red, just below the image of the bald eagle. The official emblem was first approved in May 1917 based on the design of Mrs. Dixie Cornell Derhardt and was adopted in 1921. The Mississippi river forms the eastern boundary and separates the state from Illinois and Wisconsin, while the west edge of the river borders Nebraska. On the northwest corner is the Big Sioux River, and forms part of the north/south boundary of the state with South Dakota. 92% of the present heartland of Iowa is blessed with fine fertile soil and is devoted solely to corn and soybean production, of which it topped the nations demand for this staple grain.

Iowa - IAIowa Healing Arts Directory: Alternative & Holistic Medicine - ByRegion Network Iowa, US (Population: 2,982,085) State Capitol: Des Moines Major Cities: Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa City, Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Ames, Cedar Falls State Nickname/Motto: Hawkeye State ï¿½ Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain Statehood Granted: December 28, 1846 History: The first Europeans to explore Iowa were French citizens following the Sac and Fox, presently known as the Mesquakie (Meskwaki) Indians. At first, due to a lack of trees, Iowa was believed to not be able to support agriculture. Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette are believed to be the first European explorers to visit Iowa. They described Iowa as lush, green, and fertile. Iowa has been home to approximately 17 different Native American tribes. Today, only the Meskwaki tribe remains. The first American settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833. Primarily, they were families from Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

During the 1835 Dragoon expedition to map and survey central Iowa, many dragoons got lost in prairie grass which was over their heads even on horseback. The map maker was Albert Lea, who is the namesake for Albert Lea, Minnesota. One of the commanders was Nathan Boone, the youngest son of Daniel Boone. Iowa became the 29th state in the union on December 28, 1846. The Chicago and North Western Railway reached Council Bluffs in 1867. Council Bluffs was designated the eastern terminus for the Union Pacific Railroad. The completion of five major railroads across Iowa brought major economic changes as well as travel opportunities.

Geography: Highest point: High Point; 1,670 feet Ethnic Diversity: One Race 98.9%), White (93.5%), Black or African American (2.2%), American Indian and Alaska Native (0.2%), Asian 1.5%), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (0.0%), Some other race (1.5%), Two or more races 1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%)* Famous State People: Adrian Constantine (Cap) Anson (1851 - 1922) Known as the greatest baseball player of the 19th century; born in Marshalltown. Amelia Jenks Bloomer (1818 - 1894) She headed the Iowa woman Suffrage Association and made popular loose fitting pants called ï¿½bloomersï¿½; lived in Council Bluffs. Johnny Carson (1925 - ) Comedian that hosted The Tonight Show for 30 years; born in Corning.

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859 - 1947) She led the campaign that ended with the 19th Amendment to the Constitution allowing women to vote; lived in Charles City. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1846 - 1917) Pony Express rider, cavalry scout, buffalo hunter, and showman in the late 1800s; born in LeClaire. Bob Feller (1918- ) Baseball player. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Many consider him to be the premier right-handed pitcher in baseball history; born in Van Meter. Dan Gable (1948- ) Wrestler/Coach. Won a gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics without surrendering a point. Two-time Olympic head coach (1980 and 1984). As a coach at Iowa, he won 15 NCAA team titles in 22 years and 22 straight Big Ten Conference titles; born in Waterloo. Fred Grandy (1948 - ) Actor made famous in the Love Boat and politician; born in Sioux City.

Herbert Hoover (1874 - 1964) The 31st President of the United States; born in West Branch. Fred Maytag (1857 - 1937) Founder of the Maytag Company; lived in Newton. Glenn Miller (1904 - 1944) Bandleader and Composer of many famous songs including ï¿½In the Mood,ï¿½ and ï¿½Moonlight Serenadeï¿½; born in Clarinda. Kay Orr - The first Republican woman governor (Nebraska) in U.S. history (1939 - ); born in Burlington. Henry Wallace (1888 - 1965) Vice President of the United States and secretary of agriculture during the depression; born near Orient. Meredith Willson (1902 - 1984) Writer of the famous Broadway musical The Music Man; born in Mason City. John Wayne (1907 - 1979) Actor who became famous for his hero image in western and war movies; born in Winterset. Grant Wood (1892 - 1942) Artist.

Painted his most famous painting "American Gothic" in 1930; born in Anamoso. Major Colleges/Universities: University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, Ashford University, Briar Cliff University, Buena Vista University, Central College, Clarke College, Coe College, Cornell College, Divine Word College, Dordt College, Drake University, Emmaus Bible College, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Graceland University, Grand View College, Grinnell College, Iowa Wesleyan College, Loras College, Luther College, Maharishi University of Management, Morningside College, Mount Mercy College, Northwestern College, Simpson College, Saint Ambrose University, University of Dubuque, Upper Iowa University, Vennard College, Waldorf College, Wartburg College, Wartburg Theological Seminary, William Penn University State Parks: Ambrose A.

Call, Backbone, Badger Creek, Banner Lakes at Summerset, Beed's Lake, Bellevue, Big Creek, Black Hawk, Brushy Creek, Cedar Rock, Claire Wilson Park, Clear Lake, Dolliver Memorial, Elk Rock, Elinor Bedell, Emerson Bay, Fairport Station, Fort Atkinson, Fort Defiance, Geode, George Wyth Memorial, Green Valley, Gull Point, Honey Creek, Lake Ahquabi, Lake Anita, Lake Darling, Lake Keomah, Lake Macbride, Lake Manawa, Lake of Three Fires, Lake Wapello, Ledges, Lewis and Clark, Lower Gar Access, Maquoketa Caves, Marble Beach, McIntosh Woods, Mines of Spain & E.B.

Lyons, Mini-Wakan, Nine Eagles, Okamanpedan, Palisades-Kepler, Pikes Peak, Pikes Point, Pilot Knob, Pine Lake, Pleasant Creek, Prairie Rose, Preparation Canyon, Red Haw, Rice Lake, Rock Creek, Shimek Forest-campground, Springbrook, Stephens Forest-campground, Stone, Templar Park, Trappers Bay, Twin Lakes, Union Grove, Viking Lake, Volga River, Walnut Woods, Wanata, Waubonsie, Wildcat Den, Wilson Island, Yellow River-campground Misc: The state gets considerable attention every four years because it holds the first presidential caucus, a gathering of voters to select delegates to the state convention. Along with the New Hampshire primary a week later, it has become the starting gun for choosing the two major-party candidates for president. The caucus, held in January of the election year, involves people gathering in homes or public places and choosing their candidate, rather than casting secret ballots, as is done in a primary election. The national and international media give Iowa (and New Hampshire) about half of all the attention accorded the national candidate selection process, which gives the voters enormous leverage.

Some candidates decide to skip the Iowa caucus, especially those who oppose ethanol subsidies, and use their resources in other early states such as New Hampshire and South Carolina. Those who enter the caucus race often expend enormous effort to reach voters in each of Iowa's 99 counties. *U.S. Census - 2005 Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Iowa This article is about the U.S. State; for other uses, see Iowa (disambiguation) .

State of Iowa Official language(s) English Area 145,743 km² (26th) - Land 144,701 km² - Water 1,042 km² (0.71%) Population ( 2000 ) - Population 2,926,324 (30th) - Density 20.22 /km² (33rd) Admission into Union - Date December 28 , 1846 - Order 29th Time zone Central : UTC -6/ DST -5 Latitude 40°36'N to 43°30'N Longitude 89°5'W to 96°31'W Width 320 km Length 500 km Elevation - Highest point 509 m - Mean 335 m - Lowest point 146 m Abbreviations - USPS IA - ISO 3166-2 US-IA Web site Iowa is the 29th state of the United States , having joined the Union on December 28 , 1846 .

The official name of the state is the "State of Iowa", and the U.S. Post Office abbreviation for the state is IA. The state is named for the Native American Iowa people. Bales of hay on a farm near Ames, Iowa. Contents Main article: History of Iowa . Highlights: French explorers Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette are believed to be the first Europeans to visit Iowa. They described Iowa as lush, green, and fertile. Iowa has been home to approximately 17 different tribes. Today, only the Mesquaki tribe, living in Tama County , is left in Iowa . The first white settlers officially moved to Iowa in June 1833 . Primarily, they were families from Ohio , Pennsylvania , New York , Indiana , Kentucky , and Virginia . Iowa became the 29th state in the union on December 28 , 1846 . The Chicago and North Western Railway reached Council Bluffs in 1867 . Council Bluffs was designated the eastern terminus for the Union Pacific Railroad . The completion of five major railroads across Iowa brought major economic changes as well as travel opportunities.

During the American Civil War , more than 75,000 Iowans participated in the war, 13,001 of whom died. A small battle fought at Athens, MO in 1861 resulted in a few shots landing in Croton, Iowa; a raid into Davis and Van Buren counties by Confederate guerrillas was stopped by Home Guards in October 1864. Iowa had a higher percentage of soldiers serve in the Civil War, per capita, than any other state in the Union, with nearly 60% of eligible males serving. The Iowa General Assembly passed a women's suffrage amendment in 1870 . Iowa saw a large increase in farming of beef, corn, and pork during World War I , but farmers saw economic hardships after the war. These hardships were the result of the removal of war-time farm subsidies. Total recovery did not happen until the 1940s . Iowa had been a large supporter of alcohol prohibition . The Farm Crisis of the 1980's saw a major decline of family farms in Iowa and around the Midwest, and was marked by a sharp drop in the state's rural population.

Although Iowa's primary industry is agriculture, it also produces refrigerators , washing machines , fountain pens , farm implements , and food products that are shipped around the world. Iowa is also a major producer of ethanol . American film actor John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa in 1907 . Ronald Reagan , the 40th President of the United States, worked at Davenport, Iowa 's radio station, WOC, as a sports announcer for University of Iowa games in 1932 . In 1933 he became the chief sports announcer for WOC's sister station in Des Moines, WHO.

Question: Known as The Hawkeye State, what was the 29th state to join the Union on December 28, 1848?
Answer: Iowa